Sandakphu | Part - 1 | Darjeeling | 2019 | Team Chakra India

Sandakphu is the highest peak in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the highest point of the Singalila Ridge in Darjeeling district on the West Bengal-Nepal border. The peak is located at the edge of the Singalila National Park and has a small village on the summit with a few hostels. Four of the five highest peaks in the world, Everest, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu can be seen from its summit.
From Sandakphu, the best view of the mountain Kanchenjunga is possible, which is known as the Sleeping Buddha or the Sleeping Shiva.
Elevation: 3,636 m
Prominence: 356 m
Location: Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India / Ilam district, Mechi, Nepal
Route taken:
Kolkata to Siliguri - Bus (takes about 12 hours)
Siliguri to Darjeeling - Shared cab (takes about 4 hours)
Darjeeling to Maneybhanjang - Shared cab (takes about 1 hour)
Manebhanjang to Sandakphu - Hired Landrover (takes about 5 hours)
This video focuses on our travel to Darjeeling and some of it's popular tourist attractions. Darjeeling to Sandakphu will be covered in the next part. Stay connected.
Darjeeling is a town in India's West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills. Once a summer resort for the British Raj elite, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “Toy Train,” completed in 1881. It's famed for the distinctive black tea grown on plantations that dot its surrounding slopes. Its backdrop is Mt. Kanchenjunga, among the world’s highest peaks.
Elevation: 2,042 m
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Awesome, Beautiful & eye soothing videography. 👌👌👌Waiting for next part ... 👍👍🏻👍

[@ChakraRidingBeyond]

Thank you so much

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This is the journey which feed the soul, pampering nostalgic bong,a different journey from Excel life. Queen of hills always adorable.tjanks team chakra for an outstanding memory.awting for next episode.btw superb track

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Thank you so much sir. ♥️ Your views mean a lot.

[@chandramitaroy9692]

Memories jumped on my mind like anything. Queen of hills “Darjeeling“ is always close to my heart. Amid this global crisis,this video gives hope that everything gets better and back to normalcy again soon and we can travel freely wherever we want. Nice videography. Awaiting part 2. ♥️

[@ChakraRidingBeyond]

So true. Let's just hope things settle down and we all get to enjoy the revived nature without damaging it again.

[@johnjones8572]

I saw that railway on a BBC documentary and always wanted a go on the train and watch the best engine competition they run. Great music and images as usual keep up the good work!

[@ChakraRidingBeyond]

Thank you so much indeed. It's actually very nice seeing these stream engines in person.